GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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1 Credit Requirements Regents Advanced Regents MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 1 English Language Arts (ELA) 8 8 Math Including at least 2 credits of advanced math (e.g., Geometry or Algebra II) Social Studies Distributed as follows: Global History (4) U.S. History (2) Participation in Government (1) Economics (1) (including labs) Distributed as follows: Life (2) Physical (2) Life or Physical (2) Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Visual Art, Music, Dance, and /or Theater 2 2 Physical Every year, distributed in specific patterns 4 4 Health 1 1 Electives 7 3 Total Toward College and Career Readiness Students must earn the credits listed to the left in order to receive a Regents or Advanced Regents diploma. Completing the additional courses listed below can support students in successfully transitioning to college or the workplace. Courses that Support College and Career Readiness SUBJECT-SPECIFIC COURSE SEQUENCES Math: 8 Regents-level credits, including a sequence that consists of at least the following: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II : 8 Regents-level credits, including a sequence that consists of at least three of the following: Living Environment Chemistry Physics An AP science course ADVANCED COURSES Advanced Placement (AP) courses International Baccalaureate (IB) courses Courses for college credit such as College Now or CUNY Early College For students entering 9th grade in The number of credits required for State-approved Career and Technical (CTE) sequences varies depending on the specific program of study. Students may therefore be required to earn more than 44 total credits in order to graduate with a CTE endorsement. Students in CTE programs should ask their schools about these requirements. 2 Students completing Arts or CTE endorsements to the Advanced Regents diploma are required to complete only 2 credits of LOTE. See reverse for more information about these endorsements. Examination Requirements Summary of NYSED Regulation as of May 2015

2 Examination Requirements REGENTS EXAM 3 Regents MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Advanced Regents English Language Arts (ELA) Math Social Studies Languages Other Than English (LOTE) +1 Option 65+ on one math exam: Algebra I, Geometry, OR Algebra II 65+ on one social studies exam: US History OR Global History & Geography 65+ on one science exam: Living Environment, Earth, Chemistry, OR Physics Not required 65+ on one NYC LOTE exam on any additional Regents exam or State-approved +1 assessment 65+ on three math exams: Algebra I, Geometry, AND Algebra II 65+ on one social studies exam: US History OR Global History & Geography 65+ on Living Environment AND one other science exam: Earth, Chemistry, OR Physics 65+ on any additional Regents exam or State-approved +1 assessment 3 Other assessments approved by the New York State Department may fulfill the +1 exam option as well as replace a required exam. Students should ask their schools about the availability of these assessment options. 4 Students completing an Arts or CTE endorsement to the Advanced Regents diploma and students whose IEPs indicate a disability that affects their ability to learn a language are not required to take the LOTE exam. NOTE: Students with disabilities have additional options for fulfilling exam requirements. Students should ask their schools about whether these options apply to them. Toward College and Career Readiness Students must earn passing scores on the exams listed to the left in order to receive a Regents or Advanced Regents diploma. Earning higher scores on these exams, taking additional exams, and achieving diploma endorsements can support students in successfully transitioning to college or the workplace. Achievements that Support College and Career Readiness Earn any of these scores to enter a four-year CUNY college and/or avoid remediation at CUNY Community Colleges: Reading and Writing English Regents exam score of 75+ SAT Critical Reading score of 480+ ACT English score of 20+ CUNY Assessment Test in Reading score of 70+ and Writing Test score of 56+ Math Any Math Regents exam score of 80+ AND a passing grade in Algebra II/Trig or a higher level math course Common Core-aligned Algebra I Regents exam score of 70+ AND a passing grade in Algebra II/Trig or a higher level math course Math SAT score of 500+ ACT Math score of 21+ CUNY Assessment Test in Math I score of 45+ CUNY Assessment Test in Math II score of 40+ Earn a score of 3+ on any Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Earn a score of 4+ on any International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Pass a course that earns college credit with a C or higher Earn an Advanced Regents diploma Earn a CTE diploma endorsement and/or pass an industryrecognized technical assessment for licensure and/or certification Earn an Arts diploma endorsement For students entering 9th grade in 2015 DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENTS Students may earn diploma endorsements recognizing the successful completion of additional courses and exams. Arts Endorsement CTE Endorsement Honors Designation Mastery in Math Mastery in Service Endorsement Students must complete 10 credits in one art form (visual arts, music, dance, or theater) and pass the corresponding arts assessment. The total number of credits may exceed 44. Students in approved CTE programs must meet alternative credit and assessment requirements. The total number of credits varies by sequence and may exceed 44. Students must earn an average of 90 or higher on the required Regents exams for the diploma they are earning. Students must score 85 or higher on each of the three math Regents exams and complete the requirements for the Advanced Regents diploma. Students must score 85 or higher on each of three science Regents exams and complete the requirements for the Advanced Regents diploma. Students must complete 100 hours of community service in high school, either independently, through service-learning, or as part of a school-led service program. Credit Requirements Summary of NYSED Regulation as of May 2015

3 Credit Requirements Regents Advanced Regents MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS English 8 8 Social Studies Distributed as follows: Global History (4) U.S. History (2) Participation in Government (1) Economics (1) (including lab) Distributed as follows: Life (2) Physical (2) Life or Physical (2) Mathematics Including at least 2 credits of advanced math (e.g., Geometry or Algebra II) Language Other Than English (LOTE) Visual Art, Music, Dance, and /or Theater 2 2 Physical (Every Year) 4 4 Health 1 1 Electives 7 3 Total Look Ahead In addition to earning a high school diploma, students can prepare for college and careers by successfully completing: Subject-Specific Sequences : Eight (8) Regents-level credits, including a sequence that consists of at least three of the following: Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics, or AP Mathematics: Eight (8) Regents-level credits, including a sequence that consists of at least the following: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Advanced Placement (AP) courses Advanced Courses Courses for college credit such as College Now or CUNY Early College International Baccalaureate (IB) courses NYCDOE-certified College Preparatory Courses 2 For students entering 9th grade in Students completing Arts or CTE endorsements to the Advanced Regents diploma are required to complete only 2 credits of LOTE and are not required to take the LOTE exam. See reverse for more information about these endorsements. 2 To learn more about NYCDOE-certified College Preparatory Courses, visit Examination Requirements Summary of NYSED Regulation Current as of May Visit

4 Examination Requirements REGENTS EXAM Regents MINIMUM SCORES Advanced Regents Common Core English Language Arts (ELA) Passing score^ Passing score^ Common Core Math Global History and Geography U.S. History and Government NYC Language Other Than English (LOTE) Exam Passing score^ on one math exam: Algebra I, Geometry, OR Algebra II 65+ on one science exam: Living Environment, Earth, Chemistry, OR Physics Passing score^ on all three math exams: Algebra I, Geometry, AND Algebra II 65+ on two science exams: Living Environment, AND Earth, Chemistry, OR Physics Not required 65 + Look Ahead In addition to earning a high school diploma, students can demonstrate college and career readiness through the following achievements: Earn a score of 3+ on any Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Pass a course that earns college credit with a C or higher Earn an Advanced Regents diploma Earn a CTE diploma endorsement and/or pass an industry recognized technical assessment for licensure and/or certification Earn an Arts diploma endorsement Earn a score of 4+ on any International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Common Core Regents Exams Students who enter grade 9 in or thereafter must pass the Common Core aligned ELA Regents exam. Students who begin studying high school math (typically Algebra) in or thereafter must pass the Common Core aligned math Regents exam(s). Through January 2015 only, students may take both the Common Core and non-common Core math Regents exams; the higher score may be used to fulfill graduation requirements. For more information about Common Core standards, see Endorsements: Students may earn diploma designations recognizing the successful completion of additional courses and exams. Arts endorsement: Students must complete 10 credits in one art form (visual arts, music, dance, or theater) and pass the corresponding arts assessment. Students earning an arts endorsement to the Advanced Regents diploma are required to earn 2 LOTE credits and are not required to pass the LOTE exam. CTE endorsement: Students in approved CTE programs must meet alternative credit and assessment requirements. The number of total credits varies by sequence and may exceed 44. Students earning a CTE endorsement to the Advanced Regents diploma are required to earn 2 LOTE credits and are not required to pass the LOTE exam. Honors designation: Students must earn an average of 90 or higher on the required Regents exams for their diploma type. As the Common Core Regents exams are introduced, the New York State Department may determine new score requirements for this endorsement. Mastery in Math (Advanced Regents diploma only): Students must score 85 or higher on each of the three math Regents exams. The New York State Department may determine new score requirements for this endorsement for the Common Core Regents exams. Mastery in (Advanced Regents diploma only): Students must score 85 or higher on each of three science Regents exams. Starting in , New York State is aligning the ELA and math Regents exams to Common Core standards. ^Passing scores and college readiness indicators for these Regents exams will be determined after June See NOTE: Students with disabilities have additional options for fulfilling exam requirements. See For students entering 9th grade in 2014 Credit Requirements Summary of NYSED Regulation Current as of May Visit

5 Credit Requirements Regents Advanced Regents MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS English 8 8 Social Studies Distributed as follows: Global History (4) U.S. History (2) Participation in Government (1) Economics (1) (including lab) Distributed as follows: Life (2) Physical (2) Life or Physical (2) Mathematics Including at least 2 credits of advanced math (e.g., Geometry or Algebra II) Language Other Than English (LOTE) 2 6* Visual Art, Music, Dance, and /or Theater 2 2 Physical (Every Year) 4 4 Health 1 1 Electives 7 3 Total Look Ahead In addition to earning a high school diploma, students can prepare for college and careers by successfully completing: Subject-Specific Sequences : Eight (8) Regents-level credits, including a sequence that consists of at least three of the following: Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics, or AP Mathematics: Eight (8) Regents-level credits, including a sequence that consists of at least the following: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Advanced Courses Advanced Placement (AP) courses Courses for college credit such as College Now or CUNY Early College International Baccalaureate (IB) courses NYCDOE-certified College Preparatory Courses** For students entering 9th grade in 2013 * Students completing Arts or CTE endorsements to the Advanced Regents diploma are required to complete only 2 credits of LOTE and are not required to take the LOTE exam. See reverse for more information about these endorsements. ** To learn more about NYCDOE-certified College Preparatory Courses, visit Examination Requirements Summary of NYSED Regulation Current as of May Visit

6 Examination Requirements REGENTS EXAM Regents MINIMUM SCORES Advanced Regents Common Core English Language Arts (ELA) Passing score^ Passing score^ Common Core Math Global History and Geography U.S. History and Government NYC Language Other Than English (LOTE) Exam Passing score^ on one math exam: Algebra I, Geometry, OR Algebra II 65+ on one science exam: Living Environment, Earth, Chemistry, OR Physics Passing score^ on all three math exams: Algebra I, Geometry, AND Algebra II 65+ on two science exams: Living Environment, AND Earth, Chemistry, OR Physics Not required 65 + Look Ahead In addition to earning a high school diploma, students can demonstrate college and career readiness through the following achievements: Earn a score of 3+ on any Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Pass a course that earns college credit with a C or higher Earn an Advanced Regents diploma Earn a CTE diploma endorsement and/or pass an industry recognized technical assessment for licensure and/or certification Earn an Arts diploma endorsement Earn a score of 4+ on any International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Common Core Regents Exams Students who enter grade 9 in or thereafter must pass the Common Core aligned ELA Regents exam. Students who begin studying high school math (typically Algebra) in or thereafter must pass the Common Core aligned math Regents exam(s). For June and August 2014 only, students may fulfill exam requirements with either the Common Core or non-common Core ELA and math Regents exams. For more information about Common Core standards, see Endorsements: Students may earn diploma designations recognizing the successful completion of additional courses and exams. Arts endorsement: Students must complete 10 credits in one art form (visual arts, music, dance, or theater) and pass the corresponding arts assessment. Students earning an arts endorsement to the Advanced Regents diploma are required to earn 2 LOTE credits and are not required to pass the LOTE exam. CTE endorsement: Students in approved CTE programs must meet alternative credit and assessment requirements. The number of total credits varies by sequence and may exceed 44. Students earning a CTE endorsement to the Advanced Regents diploma are required to earn 2 LOTE credits and are not required to pass the LOTE exam. Honors designation: Students must earn an average of 90 or higher on the required Regents exams for their diploma type. As the Common Core Regents exams are introduced, the New York State Department may determine new score requirements for this endorsement. Mastery in Math (Advanced Regents diploma only): Students must score 85 or higher on each of the three math Regents exams. The New York State Department may determine new score requirements for this endorsement for the Common Core Regents exams. Mastery in (Advanced Regents diploma only): Students must score 85 or higher on each of three science Regents exams. Starting in , New York State is aligning the ELA and math Regents exams to Common Core standards. ^Passing scores and college readiness indicators for these Regents exams will be determined after June See NOTE: Students with disabilities have additional options for fulfilling exam requirements. See For students entering 9th grade in 2013 Credit Requirements Summary of NYSED Regulation Current as of May Visit

7 Credit Requirements Regents Advanced Regents MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS English 8 Social Studies 8 Global History 4 U.S. History 2 Economics 1 Participation in Government 1 (including lab) 6* Life 2 Physical 2 Life or Physical 2 Mathematics 6* Languages Other Than English (LOTE) 2 6** Visual Art, Music, Dance, and /or Theater 2^ Health and Physical 5 Physical 4 Health 1 Elective 7 3 Total Endorsements Look Ahead In addition to earning a high school diploma, students can prepare for college and careers by successfully completing: Subject-specific Sequences : 8 Regents-level credits, including a sequence that consists of at least three of the following: Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics, or AP Mathematics: 8 Regentslevel credits, including a sequence that consists of at least the following: Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry^^ Advanced Courses Advanced Placement (AP) courses Courses for college credit such as College Now or CUNY Early College International Baccalaureate (IB) courses NYCDOE-certified College Preparatory Courses^^^ Students may earn an Honors designation on the Regents or Advanced Regents if they achieve a 90+ average on required Regents exams. ^Students may earn an Arts endorsement to the Regents or Advanced Regents if they complete 10 credits in one art form (dance, music, theater, or visual arts) and pass the corresponding Arts assessment. Students enrolled in New York State-approved Career and Technical (CTE) Programs must meet alternative credit and assessment requirements to earn a CTE diploma endorsement. For students entering 9th grade in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 * No more than 4 credits may be awarded for any commencement-level math or science course designed to culminate in a Regents exam. ** Students completing Arts or CTE endorsements to the Advanced Regents are only required to complete 2 credits of a language other than English and are not required to take the LOTE Exam. ^^ Students admitted into CUNY programs for fall 2013 who do not pass these courses may be required to take non-credit bearing remediation classes (see testing/cuny-assessment-tests/faqs.html#1). These requirements are subject to change and may vary by campus. Visit for admissions information. ^^^To learn more about NYCDOE-certified College Preparatory Courses, visit: schools.nyc.gov/accountability/tools/report/default.htm Examination Requirements Summary of NYSED Regulation and Chancellor s Regulation A-501. Current as of April Visit for up-to-date information.

8 Examination Requirements Comprehensive English Regents Exam Mathematics Regents Exams*** Global History and Geography Regents Exam U.S. History and Government Regents Exam Regents Exam Regents Advanced Regents MINIMUM SCORES on any Math Regents Exam on any Regents Exam 65 + on: Integrated Algebra Geometry AND Algebra 2/ Trigonometry 65 + on: Living Environment AND Chemistry, Earth, or Physics Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Exam 65 + Look Ahead In addition to earning a high school diploma, students can demonstrate college and career readiness through the following achievements: City University of New York (CUNY) Minimum Indicators of College Readiness*^ Earn a 75+ on English Regents Exam*^ Earn 80+ on at least one applicable Math Regents Exam*^ Additional Measures Earn 3+ on any Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Pass a course that earns college credit with a C or higher Earn an Advanced Regents diploma Earn a CTE diploma endorsement and/or pass industry recognized technical assessment for licensure and/or certification Earn an Arts diploma endorsement Earn 4+ on any International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam. Students may meet exam requirements for a Regents diploma by attaining certain scores on other types of examinations, such as Advanced Placement examinations, SAT Subject tests, and others. Students earning an Advanced Regents diploma and/or a diploma with an Honors designation may use up to two NYSED-approved alternative exams towards the diploma. *^ Students may also demonstrate college readiness by meeting alternative CUNY testing requirements, including the SAT, ACT, and CUNY Assessment Test (CAT). Students admitted into CUNY programs for fall 2013 who do not meet these requirements may be required to take non-credit bearing remediation classes. (See academics/testing/cuny-assessment-tests/faqs.html#1.) These requirements are subject to change and may vary by campus. Visit for admissions information. ***Students who have passed Mathematics A or Mathematics B Regents Exams should refer to previous graduation requirements for alternative testing requirements. Mathematics A and Mathematics B were last administered in January 2009 and June 2010, respectively For students entering 9th grade in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 NOTE: As of the class entering 9th grade in 2008, Local diplomas will not be an option for General Students. Students must pass all required Regents exams with a score of 65 or higher in order to obtain a Regents or Advanced Regents. Credit Requirements Summary of NYSED Regulation and Chancellor s Regulation A-501. Current as of April Visit for up-to-date information.

9 GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Students Entering 9th Grade in September 2008, September 2009, September 2010, and September 2011 Regents Advanced Regents CREDIT REQUIREMENTS # of Credits # of Credits English 8 8 Social Studies 8 8 Global History 4 4 American History 2 2 Economics 1 1 Participation in Government 1 1 (including lab) 6 6 Life 2 2 Physical 2 2 Life or Physical 2 2 Mathematics 6 6 Visual Art, Music, Dance, and /or Theater 2 2^ Second Language 2 6 * Health and Physical 5 5 Physical 4 4 Health 1 1 Electives 7 3 Total Effective June 2007 students must earn two credits in the arts (visual art, music, dance, and/or theater). 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 ^ Students seeking a Regents with Advanced Designation through the Arts must complete 10 credits in one art form (dance, music, theater, or visual arts) and pass the corresponding Arts exit Exam. Regents ** Advanced Regents ** REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS score score *** Comprehensive English Mathematics 1 Exam 22 Exams or or 33 Exams Integrated Algebra or 65 or or above*** or or Math A or *** and or or above*** and and Math AB or *** or Geometry or or or above*** and and Algebra II/Trigonometry 2/Trigonometry or or above or or above*** *** Global History and Geography U.S. History and Government (any science) (1 life science) (1 physical science) Language other than English * * Students completing an approved 10 credit sequence in the Arts or CTE are only required to complete 2 credits of a second language and are not required to take the Regents exam in a Language other than English in order to receive a Regents diploma with advanced designation. However, they must still meet the requirements for the total number of units of credit (44). ** As of the class entering 9th grade in 2008 Local diplomas will not be an option for General Students. Students must pass all required Regents exams with a score of 65 in order to obtain a Regents or Advanced Regents. ***Advanced Regents : 2 Exams: Math A and either Math B or Alg 2/Trig Mathematics Regents Exam Implementation/Transition Timeline Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics A - January 2009 Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics B - June 2010 First administration of the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra - June 2008 First administration of the Regents Examination in Geometry - June 2009 First administration of the Regents Examination in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry - June 2010 Int. Alg 3 Exams: either or and Geometry and Alg 2/Trig Math A Summary of NYSED Regulation and Chancellor s Regulation A-501. Published June 2011.

10 GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Students Entering 9th Grade in September 2007 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS # of Credits # of Credits # of Credits English Social Studies Global History American History Economics Participation in Government (including lab) Life Physical Life or Physical Mathematics Visual Art, Music, Dance and/or Theater Second Language 2 2 6* Health and Physical Physical Health Elective Areas Total Effective June 2007 students must earn two credits in the arts (visual art, music, dance and/or theater). REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS Score** Score Score*** Comprehensive English 55 or above** Mathematics 2 Exams or 3 Exams Integrated Algebra I 55 or above** or or *** or Math A 55 or above** or or *** and *** and Math 55 B or above** 5565 or or above** or or or above or *** or Mathematics Geometry A or or above** or or or above or *** and Algebra Mathematics II/Trigonometry B 55 or above** *** *** Global History and Geography 55 or above** U.S. History and Government 55 or above** 55 or above** (any science) (any science) (life science) (physical science) Language other than English * *Students completing an approved 10 credit sequence in the Arts or CTE are only required to complete 2 credits of a second language and are not required to take the Regents in a Language other than English in order to receive a Regents diploma with advanced designation. However, they must still meet the requirements for the total number of units of credit (44). **Students entering the 9th grade in 2007 must pass 4 out of 5 required Regents with a to receive a local diploma. ***Advanced Regents : 2 Exams: Math A and either Math B or Alg 2/Trig Int. Alg 3 Exams: either or and Geometry and Alg 2/Trig. Math A Mathematics Regents Exam Implementation/Transition Timeline Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics A is January 2009 Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics B is June 2010 First administration of the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra is June 2008 First administration of the Regents Examination in Geometry is June 2009 First administration of the Regents Examination in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is June 2010 Summary of NYSED Regulation and Chancellor s Regulation A-501. Printed Summer of 2007 New York City Office of School & Youth Development 2007

11 GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Students Entering 9th Grade in September 2006 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS # of Credits # of Credits # of Credits English Social Studies Global History American History Economics Participation in Government (including lab) Life Physical Life or Physical Mathematics Visual Art, Music, Dance and/or Theater Second Language 2 2 6* Health and Physical Physical Health Elective Areas Total Effective June 2007 students must earn two credits in the arts (visual art, music, dance and/or theater). REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS Score** Score Score Comprehensive English 55 or above** Mathematics A 55 or above** Mathematics B Global History and Geography 55 or above** U.S. History and Government 55 or above** 55 or above** (any science) (any science) (life science) (physical science) Language other than English * *Students completing an approved 10 credit sequence in the Arts or CTE are only required to complete 2 credits of a second language and are not required to take the Regents in a Language other than English in order to receive a Regents diploma with advanced designation. However, they must still meet the requirements for the total number of units of credit (44). **Students entering the 9th grade in 2006 must pass 3 out of 5 required Regents with a to receive a local diploma. Mathematics Regents Exam Implementation/Transition Timeline Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics A is January 2009 Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics B is June 2010 First administration of the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra is June 2008 First administration of the Regents Examination in Geometry is June 2009 First administration of the Regents Examination in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is June Summary of NYSED Regulation and Chancellor s Regulation A-501. Printed Summer of 2007 New York City Office of School & Youth Development

12 GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Students Entering 9th Grade in September 2005 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS # of Credits # of Credits # of Credits English Social Studies Global History American History Economics Participation in Government (including lab) Life Physical Life or Physical Mathematics Visual Art, Music, Dance and/or Theater Second Language 2 2 6* Health and Physical Physical Health Elective Areas Total Effective June 2007 students must earn two credits in the arts (visual art, music, dance and/or theater). REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS Score** Score Score Comprehensive English 55 or above** Mathematics A 55 or above** Mathematics B Global History and Geography 55 or above** U.S. History and Government 55 or above** 55 or above** (any science) (any science) (life science) (physical science) Language other than English * *Students completing an approved 10 credit sequence in the Arts or CTE are only required to complete 2 credits of a second language and are not required to take the Regents in a Language other than English in order to receive a Regents diploma with advanced designation. However, they must still meet the requirements for the total number of units of credit (44). **Students entering the 9th grade in 2005 must pass 2 out of 5 required Regents with a to receive a local diploma. Mathematics Regents Exam Implementation/Transition Timeline Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics A is January 2009 Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics B is June 2010 First administration of the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra is June 2008 First administration of the Regents Examination in Geometry is June 2009 First administration of the Regents Examination in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is June Summary of NYSED Regulation and Chancellor s Regulation A-501. Printed Summer of 2007 New York City Office of School & Youth Development

13 GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Students Entering 9th Grade in September 2004 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS # of Credits # of Credits # of Credits English Social Studies Global History American History Economics Participation in Government (including lab) Life Physical Life or Physical Mathematics Visual Art, Music, Dance and/or Theater Second Language 2 2 6* Health and Physical Physical Health Elective Areas Total Effective June 2007 students must earn two credits in the arts (visual art, music, dance and/or theater). REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS Score Score Score Comprehensive English 55 or above Mathematics A 55 or above Mathematics B Global History and Geography 55 or above U.S. History and Government 55 or above 55 or above (any science) (any science) (life science) (physical science) Language other than English * *Students completing an approved 10 credit sequence in the Arts or CTE are only required to complete 2 credits of a second language and are not required to take the Regents in a Language other than English in order to receive a Regents diploma with advanced designation. However, they must still meet the requirements for the total number of units of credit (44) Mathematics Regents Exam Implementation/Transition Timeline Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics A is January 2009 Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics B is June 2010 First administration of the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra is June 2008 First administration of the Regents Examination in Geometry is June 2009 First administration of the Regents Examination in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is June 2010 Summary of NYSED Regulation and Chancellor s Regulation A-501. Printed Summer of 2007 New York City Office of School & Youth Development

14 GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Students Entering 9th Grade in September 2003 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS # of Credits # of Credits # of Credits English Social Studies Global History American History Economics Participation in Government (including lab) Life Physical Life or Physical Mathematics Visual Art, Music, Dance and/or Theater Second Language 2 2 6* Health and Physical Physical Health Elective Areas Total Effective June 2007 students must earn two credits in the arts (visual art, music, dance and/or theater) REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS Score Score Score Comprehensive English 55 or above Mathematics A 55 or above Mathematics B Global History and Geography 55 or above U.S. History and Government 55 or above 55 or above (any science) (any science) (life science) (physical science) Language other than English * *Students completing an approved 10 credit sequence in the Arts or CTE are only required to complete 2 credits of a second language and are not required to take the Regents in a Language other than English in order to receive a Regents diploma with advanced designation. However, they must still meet the requirements for the total number of units of credit (44). Mathematics Regents Exam Implementation/Transition Timeline Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics A is January 2009 Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics B is June 2010 First administration of the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra is June 2008 First administration of the Regents Examination in Geometry is June 2009 First administration of the Regents Examination in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is June 2010 Summary of NYSED Regulation and Chancellor s Regulation A-501. Printed Summer of 2007 New York City Office of School & Youth Development

15 GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Students Entering 9th Grade in September 2002 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS # of Credits # of Credits # of Credits English Social Studies Global History American History Economics Participation in Government (including lab) Life Physical Life or Physical Mathematics Visual Art, Music, Dance and/or Theater Second Language 2 2 6* Health and Physical Physical Health Elective Areas Total Effective June 2007 students must earn two credits in the arts (visual art, music, dance and/or theater) REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS Score Score Score Comprehensive English 55 or above Mathematics A 55 or above Mathematics (choose one of the following) If student completed Mathematics A: Take Mathematics B or Take course III (final administration Jan. 04) If student completed Course I and Course II Take course III (final administration Jan. 04) Global History and Geography 55 or above U.S. History and Government 55 or above 55 or above (any science) (any science) (life science) (physical science) Language other than English * *Students completing an approved 10 credit sequence in the Arts or CTE are only required to complete 2 credits of a second language and are not required to take the Regents in a Language other than English in order to receive a Regents diploma with advanced designation. However, they must still meet the requirements for the total number of units of credit (44). Mathematics Regents Exam Implementation/Transition Timeline Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics A is January 2009 Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics B is June 2010 First administration of the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra is June 2008 First administration of the Regents Examination in Geometry is June 2009 First administration of the Regents Examination in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is June 2010 Summary of NYSED Regulation and Chancellor s Regulation A-501. Printed Summer of 2007 New York City Office of School & Youth Development

16 GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Students Entering 9th Grade in September 2001 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS # of Credits # of Credits # of Credits English Social Studies Global History American History Economics Participation in Government (including lab) Life Physical Life or Physical Mathematics Visual Art, Music, Dance and/or Theater Second Language 2 2 6* Health and Physical Physical Health Elective Areas Total Effective June 2007 students must earn two credits in the arts (visual art, music, dance and/or theater) REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS Score Score Score Comprehensive English 55 or above Mathematics (one of the following sequences) 55 or above - Mathematics A - Course I (final administration Jan. 02) and Course II (final administration Jan. 03) - Course I (final administration Jan. 02) and Mathematics A Mathematics (one of the following sequences) If student completed Mathematics A: - Take Mathematics B or Take course III (final administration Jan. 04) If student completed Course I and Course II - Take course III (final administration Jan. 04) Global History and Geography 55 or above U.S. History and Government 55 or above 55 or above (any science) (any science) (life science) (physical science) Language other than English * *Students completing an approved 10 credit sequence in the Arts or CTE are only required to complete 2 credits of a second language and are not required to take the Regents in a Language other than English in order to receive a Regents diploma with advanced designation. However, they must still meet the requirements for the total number of units of credit (44). Mathematics Regents Exam Implementation/Transition Timeline Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics A is January 2009 Last administration of the Regents Examination in Mathematics B is June 2010 First administration of the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra is June 2008 First administration of the Regents Examination in Geometry is June 2009 First administration of the Regents Examination in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is June 2010 Summary of NYSED Regulation and Chancellor s Regulation A-501. Printed Summer of 2007 New York City Office of School & Youth Development

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